The Christmas Song
Jackson 5 (Holiday) Lyrics
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
You know that Santa's on his way
He's bringing lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is on the spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so, I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Though it has been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas to you
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas to you
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas to you (and you too)
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way (oh Merry Christmas to you)
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas to you (and you too)
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas to you (Merry Christmas)
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way (oh Merry Christmas to you)
Merry Christmas
The Christmas Song by the Jackson 5 is a festive and upbeat melody that celebrates the joy and merriment of the holiday season. The song begins by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and is followed by vivid descriptions of the classic Christmas imagery that we all know and love. The first verse describes chestnuts roasting on an open fire while Jack Frost nips at your nose. The second verse paints a picture of a choir singing Yuletide carols while people dress up like Eskimos. The chorus reminds us of the excitement that comes with the holiday season, particularly for children who find it hard to sleep on Christmas Eve.
The song then shifts its focus to the arrival of Santa Claus, who is on his way with lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. Children eagerly await his arrival, spying to see if reindeer really know how to fly. The song concludes by offering a simple phrase to kids from one to ninety-two: Merry Christmas. Though this phrase has been said many times and in many ways, it never loses its meaning or importance.
Overall, The Christmas Song by the Jackson 5 is a classic holiday tune that captures the festive spirit of the season. The songโs joyful lyrics and upbeat melody make it the perfect anthem for anyone looking to get in the holiday mood.
Line by Line Meaning
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a joyful Christmas holiday
Merry Christmas
May your Christmas be merry and filled with happiness
Merry Christmas to you
Wishing you a joyful holiday season
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
The warm and cozy atmosphere created by the roasted chestnuts on the fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
The cold weather making your nose chilly
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
The sweet melodies of Christmas songs being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
People bundling up in warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
The traditional elements that signify the holiday season
Help to make the season bright
Contributing to the festive ambiance and joyful spirit of the season
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
The excitement and wonder in the eyes of young children during the holiday season
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
The anticipation and excitement of Christmas making it difficult for children to fall asleep
You know that Santa's on his way
The certainty of Santa Claus delivering presents on Christmas Eve
He's bringing lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
The abundance of gifts and treats that Santa brings to children
And every mother's child is on the spy
All children eagerly anticipating Santa's arrival
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
The belief in magical flying reindeer that Santa Claus uses to deliver presents
And so, I'm offering this simple phrase
Expressing a simple yet sincere message for the holiday season
To kids from one to ninety-two
The message of Merry Christmas is for people of all ages
Though it has been said many times, many ways
Acknowledging the repetitiveness of the message, but also its enduring significance
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way (oh Merry Christmas to you)
Celebrating the joyful sound of jingling bells during the holiday season
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas to you (and you too)
Wishing a Merry Christmas to everyone, including friends and family
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a joyful Christmas holiday
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Frank Kelley
This album brings back so many teenage memories,it's a joy to listen to every year around this time!
Starr Shields
don't be a fool when it's Christmas don't have a fit
Starr Shields
cool
Riki Tiki Tavi
The lord was showing out when he blessed Joseph and Katherine with those children โค
johnsonzz2016
Got this album back when I was six years old in 1971, and it still sounds as good now as it did then!
Chilly Willie
I absolutely love Jermaineโs youthful voice on those two songs he song entirely.
Vikki Damon
Sounds like an angel choir๐๐ผ๐พ๐ผ๐พ๐ผ๐พ๐ผ๐พ๐ผ๐พ
Jose Marie Gomez
Youre an angel too
Starr Shields
yes it does look like it.
Keisha Nicole
Jermaine tore it up. I love it so much . โฅ๏ธ๐ถ๐ต๐ธ๐ผ one of my top Christmas songs